Hugging Jacket
A pair of tech-equipped jackets that react to hugs
"The Hugging Jacket encourages connection with others post-pandemic, through the visualization of human contact."
- Andrew
This video demonstrates the conductive fabric sensors. When both arms reach around and touch the other jackets back panel, the pulsing "heartbeat" is activated.
The Process...
Program, Test, Integrate Into Jacket
Prototyping the code
Connecting the LED strips
Connecting back pannels with conductive thread
